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LOCAL ROUTE DRIVER - CDL REQUIRED

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West Central Sanitation

Willmar, MN (In Person)

$72,930 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/13/2026

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Job Description

Job ID:
15030980
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Job Title:
LOCAL ROUTE DRIVER
  • CDL
REQUIRED
Work Type:
Work Days:
Work Vary:
No ,
Shift:
First (Day),
Hours Per Week:
40,
Work Type:
Regular Salary Offered:
Unspecified
Benefits:
Unspecified.
Physical Required:
Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:
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Education Required:
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Job Description:
### Job Duties
FULL-TIME LOCAL ROUTE DRIVERS
  • WILLMAR, MN
  • HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time (typically 50 hours per week, overtime hours are regularly available)
SCHEDULE
Shifts begin between 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, typically Monday through Friday Shift start & length may vary by route & location, 4 or 5 day shifts available Apply today! Download our fillable PDF Application at https://www.wcsanitation.com/employment/ Or email your questions or resume to employment@wcsanitation.com
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO JOIN THE WCS TEAM?
  • WCS will help interested candidates earn their CDL (typically a 6-to-8-week Program).
  • Work locally so you can be home with your family every night and most weekends.
  • Stable, year-round employment with continuous growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive on-the-job training / certification provided (including CDL Program and Forklift Certification).
  • Company paid DOT Health Card (MEC) renewal for current Drivers.
  • Uniforms, safety vests and personal protective equipment provided.
  • Competitive pay & Overtime hours are regularly available.
  • Company paid employee Health Insurance premium.
  • Paid Time Off & paid Holidays.
  • Profit Sharing & 401(k) plus a generous company match, upon eligibility.
  • Free residential trash service at the employee's home within WCS service areas.
  • Frequent employee appreciation events, meals, & recognition.
  • The opportunity to work with a collaborative workforce and the potential for career advancement.
  • When you work for West Central Sanitation, you are not just a number. You will be well prepared to begin your career
  • a professional, competent, and skilled member of the team.
Our employees are dedicated, work hard, and always keep safety top of mind.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Drivers in this position operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear load lift attachments. Using specialized equipment on their truck, they pick up and service residential or commercial containers filled with trash, recyclable material, or yard waste. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and, at times, may require the maneuvering of wheeled containers to a pick-up staging area. They then transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycling facility when the truck has reached the legal load capacity. Safe driving is crucial when traveling and maneuvering the truck in high traffic / congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots around other vehicles and under highlines. A high level of skill, especially regarding backing maneuvers, is essential to being successful as a commercial driver.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Must successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment background check, driving record review, physical and drug screening
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements and demands of the position
  • Must reliably commute to the designated work location, and may relocate before beginning employment ### Minimum Education Required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2 years or more of relevant work experience in transportation, driving or logistics is preferred
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered adequate
  • Commercial Driver's License is required ### Minimum Experience Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Ability to operate large, heavy-duty vehicles
  • Ability to drive safely and learn new processes
  • Ability to work a consistent work schedule, as punctuality is required
  • Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
  • Ability to hear at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with others
  • Ability to operate a tablet / basic computer skills
  • Maintains a strong work ethic with a focus on safety
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS & TRAINING
  • Ability to provide or acquire a current Class A or Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver's License including air brakes, no restrictions
  • Ability to provide or obtain a current, valid DOT Health Card (MEC)
  • As assigned or apparent ### Shift First (Day) ### Number of Openings 3 ### Public Transportation Accessible Yes ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply Yes ### Physical Required Yes ### Drug Test Required Yes ### Compensation $65,780.00
  • $80,080.
00 / Annually ### Postal Code 56201 ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID Route Willmar ### Job Type Full Time ### Job Benefits At West Central Sanitation, each full-time, benefits eligible employee is provided the opportunity to enroll in a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Profit Sharing, and 401K (plus generous company match upon eligibility) and more! Our employees also accrue Paid Time Off and are eligible for six paid Holidays each year. Equal Opportunity Employer ### Application Link https://www.wcsanitation.com/employment/ Job 123 of 178

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